How to screen record on Lenovo laptop - top 3 ways

If you are using a Lenovo laptop and are looking for a way to record your screen activity, this guide will give you the best solution to record your Lenovo laptop screen.

• Lenovo laptops with Windows 10 and Windows 11 have their own screen recording tool called the Xbox Game Bar.
• Once you enable Xbox Game Bar, use the Windows logo key + Alt + R shortcuts on your keyboard to quickly start recording your Lenovo laptop's screen activity.
• To break the Game Bar's recording limitations, you can use the full-featured AppGeeker Screen Recorder to record Lenovo laptop's screen video without any technical requirements.

You can use the default recording tool of your Lenovo laptop to quickly record your screen activity.

Have you ever wanted to make a screen recording of what's happening on your laptop? Then congratulations, laptops running Windows 10 or later come with the ability to record your screen, including Lenovo laptops.

From educational purposes such as presentations and lectures, to the need to record video or some rich content for other platforms, there are many times when people will need to screen record on the Lenovo laptops they use – allowing them to use their particular hardware with greater versatility.

Read More: How to screen record on Windows 10

This guide will introduce how to use the recording tool that comes with your Lenovo laptop as well as other useful recording software to record your screen, and describe their detailed steps.

Table of Contents

• How to screen record on Lenovo laptop with the default recording tool
• How to screen record on Lenovo laptop with a professional recorder
• How to screen record on Lenovo laptop with OBS Studio
• How to screen record on Lenovo laptop with ShareX
• FAQs

How to screen record on Lenovo laptop with default recording tool?

Lenovo laptops running on Windows 10 and 11 have their own built-in screen recording tool–Xbox Game Bar. The Xbox Game Bar is a great way to quickly record on-screen on laptop for sharing with friends, family, or fans, which is not only limited to game screens but also applies to other programs. Its intuitive interface makes it easy to use, and what you need to do is to press the Windows key + Alt + R on your Lenovo laptop to start your recording.

Note:

• The Xbox Game Bar has some recording limitations. It cannot record the entire desktop screen and the File Manager; it can only record one running program at a time; its maximum recording time is only four hours.

Here is how you can record screenshots, gameplay, video, and more using Xbox Game Bar on a Lenovo laptop:

Step 1. Press Windows logo + G to open the Xbox Game Bar on Lenovo laptop and you will see many widgets with different functions.

Press Windows logo + G to open the widget of Xbox Game Bar.

Tip: If you can't open the Game Bar using the shortcut keys, head to Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar to enable it, and you can also customize your recording preferences in Gaming > Capture.

Step 2. Locate Capture widget on the left sidebar and click the round Start Recording button to begin the recording process. Or use the Windows logo key + Alt + R shortcuts to start screen recording directly.

Click on the Start Recording button (or Win + Alt + R) to begin capturing screen.

Step 3. To end the recording, click the Stop Recording button on the recording bar or press the Windows logo key + Alt + R again. If the progress bar disappears, use Win + G to go back to the Game Bar.

Step 4. Then click on the pop-up "Game clip recorded" to preview the recording. The recorded video will be stored in a subfolder called Captures in your Video Folder.

Click the pop-up window to preview the recorded video.

How to screen record on Lenovo laptop with a professional recorder?

If you want to record the entire screen of your Lenovo laptop without stress and hindrance, try using a professional video recorder–AppGeeker Screen Recorder, which can help you capture various online and offline activities on the Lenovo laptop screen.

Starting with recording, whatever you're doing on your screen can easily be captured. You can record videos from a webcam, create picture-in-picture videos, choose the ideal resolution for your project, and even set up scheduled recordings if desired. In addition, you can add shapes, annotations or icons to your recordings as you record the screen.

AppGeeker Screen Recorder is perfect for beginners and professionals, thanks to its intuitive layout. With powerful recording and editing tools, you can quickly and easily record, edit and export stunning videos. And once you're done, exporting your video into one of several supported file formats couldn't be simpler.

1. Download and launch the AppGeeker Screen Recorder on your Lenovo laptop. Select the Video Recorder from the menu to get started.

2. Choose a preferred recording area, either full screen or custom region. Select Full to start full-screen desktop capture, or Custom to customize the recording area. You can also toggle audio for System Sound and Microphone, and enable Webcam for simultaneous webcam recordings.

3. Hit the REC button to start the recording. You can perform as needed on the Lenovo laptop screen, and the recorder will capture everything.

4. When finished, hit the Stop button to advance to preview mode. You can selectively edit your recorded video before exporting it in any available format. And then click Done to save the screen recording.

From video recording to webcams, whatever you're looking to capture on Lenovo laptop's screen, AppGeeker Screen Recorder can help. Try it out today and see what you can create!

Read Later: How to screen record with audio on Windows 10 

How to screen record on a Lenovo laptop with OBS Studio?

Another software that you can resort to in order to make Lenovo laptop screen recordings is OBS Studio, a free and open-source software with no subscription fees or charges. OBS has many advantages that make it an excellent tool for recording videos on computer. For example, you can edit and mix your audio and capture multiple sources simultaneously with OBS. Furthermore, the user interface of OBS is highly customizable-you can add scenes and sources and mix multiple audio tracks effortlessly.

However, its operation screen is so specialized that it is not very friendly to novices. And it lacks professional editing features, so you can't rely on it to improve what you've recorded on the Lenovo laptop.

Step 1. Install OBS

Download and install OBS on the Lenovo laptop, and open it. You will be welcomed with an "Auto-Configuration Wizard" window when you first launch the tool. Select "Optimize just for recording, I will not be streaming" to start screen recording for desktop and then hit Next.

Step 2. Add scene

Once you are all set, click on the plus icon in Scenes at the bottom left. This will add a new background to your project; it is now time to name it. Once given a name, click OK to save it.

Step 3. Add capture sources

The next step is to navigate to the Sources box and click the plus icon that can be seen in the panel. This will bring up a list of options to choose from. Select the Display Capture option and name it accordingly. Then hit OK to save your changes.

Step 4. Adjust the parameters of Audio Mixer

Then, go to the Audio Mixer module on your OBS panel. Here you can control the audio sources included in the recording. Both internal and external voices of Lenovo laptop are optional to record. You can turn the volume up or down, or even mute them if necessary.

Step 5. Start recording

Finally, find the Start Recording button in the Controls panel on the right and click it when you are done with all the settings.

Step 6. Stop recording

Once the screen recording is finished, click Stop Recording and OBS will automatically save this recorded video on your laptop. You can check the video by clicking Show Recordings from File in the upper left corner.

How to record Lenovo laptop screen with ShareX?

ShareX, like OBS Studio, is a free and open-source video recording tool that is capable of capturing almost anything on the screen. Not only can it record your screen, but it can also capture long scrolling images while using this lightweight recording software. It also has many features for managing and processing your videos and pictures. All in all, it is a good alternative to recording the screen content of your Lenovo laptop.

• Download and install the ShareX on your Lenovo laptop from its official website and run it.
• Hit Capture on the main page and select the Screen recording option from the given list.
• When you are prompted to download the ffmpeg.exe window, click Yes.
• Click on the Screen recording again and select the area of the screen you want to record to start recording.
• Click the Stop button in the recording progress bar to end the recording.

Conclusion

Screen recording on a Lenovo laptop is effortless and straightforward. With the help of the above steps, you can easily capture whatever activity is happening on your laptop's screen. Whether recording a game or creating an instructional video, screen recordings are always handy and make it much easier to share what's happening. So now that you know how to screen record on Lenovo laptops get out there and start recording!

FAQs

1. How to record the screen on Lenovo laptop Windows 10?

You should make sure your Lenovo laptop is running Windows 10 or Windows 11 with the previously installed default recorder–Xbox Game Bar. When you have Game Bar enabled, to make a screen recording, simply press the Windows key + Alt + R. Once you are done recording, click the Stop button in the recording bar to save the video file.

2. How to record your laptop screen with sound?

If you want to capture sound while recording your laptop's screen, you can turn on the microphone option in the Capture widget while recording with the Game Bar, or use Windows key + Alt + M to enable the microphone. You can also adjust the volume level of the microphone and the internal sound of your computer via the Audio widget.

Or you can use a professional recording software, AppGeeker Screen Recorder, to record screen and audio of laptop simultaneously. In the Video Reorder option, you can drag the System Sound and Microphone switches to record the internal and external sound of your laptop and adjust the appropriate volume level. You can even choose to select the noise reduction function in the Microphone option to get clearer audio recordings.

3. How to record a video of my Lenovo laptop screen?

You can try the full-featured AppGeeker Screen Recorder to record the screen video of your Lenovo laptop. Run AppGeeker Screen Recorder and then select Video Recorder option. After selecting the recording area and adjusting the audio source, click the REC button to start recording. Finally, use the Stop button to end the recording, and then you will get a recorded video of your Lenovo screen.